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Kansas City Airport Briefly Closed Amid Security Scare
9 Mar
Summary
- Airport sections were evacuated due to a potential threat.
- Authorities investigated the possible threat with FBI assistance.
- Normal operations resumed after the security incident was cleared.
Kansas City International Airport experienced a temporary closure on Sunday afternoon. This action was taken as authorities conducted an investigation into a possible security threat. The Kansas City Aviation Department initiated an evacuation of certain airport sections at approximately 11:15 a.m. local time.
Airport police worked in conjunction with the FBI to thoroughly investigate the potential threat. Following the resolution of the security incident, the airport confirmed that normal operations were resuming. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the clearance of the security scare via social media.
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